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elansprint72 · 12/21/06, 10:16 PM

It has been suggested that after the "Famous Five go mad in Manchester" we should have a follow-up event early in the New Year in Chester, followed by another in Liverpool in the Spring.

Can I have an "in-principle" show of hands? We'll throw up some possible dates soon, it will probably be on a Sunday.

Condiments of the season,

Pete.

Rolo · 12/21/06, 10:49 PM

Does this suggestion counter this evenings suggestion to repeat the Famous Five Cake Eaters Meet in Manchester over the holiday break ?

Or, is it in addition to that ?

Can't make Sunday, New Year's Eve as I'm on wedding duty.

elansprint72 · 12/22/06, 12:39 AM

In addition........but, but.....which cake-eating suggestion, where?

andybarton · 12/22/06, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by elansprint72

In addition........but, but.....which cake-eating suggestion, where?

It was here:

http://www.leica-camera-user.com/cus...tml#post124493

You have to read film related posts once in a while Pete

I might be a bit pushed for time between now and the New Year, especially as I have to drive everywhere at 29mph, now... The "Horseman Riding By" ( http://www.leica-camera-user.com/lan...riding-pt.html ) shot has proven to be very expensive

Q: "What do points make?"
A: "Prizes!"

and a vow never to darken the Chief Constable of North Wales's doorstep again...

(They are charging you if you stray just 10 mph over the speed limit now. I am not talking 30 or 40 mph zones by the way, where excess speed is stupid, but in 50s and 60s. On open country dual carriageways. There is no excuse for me breaking the speed limit, but the cameras are no longer set to "stun". Take my misfortune as a warning)

Sometime in January would be better for me.

Rolo · 12/22/06, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by andybarton

and a vow never to darken the Chief Constable of North Wales's doorstep again...

(They are charging you if you stray just 10 mph over the speed limit now. I am not talking 30 or 40 mph zones by the way, where excess speed is stupid, but in 50s and 60s. On open country dual carriageways. There is no excuse for me breaking the speed limit, but the cameras are no longer set to "stun". Take my misfortune as a warning)

Sometime in January would be better for me.

Last year, I led a team of 8 bikers down the A5 fromBetws to Cerrig and across to Bala.

That very nice Chief Cunstable you refer to joined us with helicopter cover. Fortunately, I immediately spotted his inability to keep up and kept within two miles ph of the speed limit to enjoy his company.

The Golden Rule for speed control is add 3 mph plus 10%, or get nicked. 10 mph is much to liberal to avoid prizes. If the sign says 30 mph it means 30 mph, any additional leeway, even 1 mph, is at the discretion of that man in blue with bright buttons. If you've got 12 points on your 'temporary permit to drive', stick with the sign.

You may now understand why I wear a helmet all the time.

jmr · 12/22/06, 01:19 PM

Pete,

Chester and Liverpool both sound good to me.

Andy,

sorry to hear about your haul of festive points.

DTD · 12/22/06, 03:45 PM

Should be OK – as ever it depends on shifts.

zanydave · 12/31/06, 06:55 PM

I'm in... Shifts permitting.

Dave

elansprint72 · 01/03/07, 12:11 AM

So... I reckon that's the Secret Seven up for this one; how does Sunday 28th January sound? Meet somewhere in Chester centre say 9:30 to 10:00, shoot some locals, lunch in Albion.....

http://http://www.albioninnchester.co.uk/albion.htm

Shoot some blurred stuff, go home.

Liverpool is proposed as the following venue; any thoughts on where to go next?

Please suggest alternative dates if 28th is no good.

Cheers,
Pete.

stunsworth · 01/03/07, 12:20 PM

Pete, the 28th is ok by me. Just make sure the meeting place is easy to find - I don't know Chester that well. Perhaps in front of the Cathedral?

elansprint72 · 01/05/07, 10:30 PM

I'll be in the Albion tomorrow, I'll check if we need to book a table for Sunday lunch.

elansprint72 · 01/05/07, 10:38 PM

The Albion, leave the kids at home.

andybarton · 01/06/07, 06:08 PM

28th OK by me too.

jmr · 01/06/07, 06:17 PM

I'm ok for the 28th too - the Albion seems splendid.

stunsworth · 01/06/07, 06:31 PM

Even I know where this pub is :-)

zanydave · 01/06/07, 08:25 PM

28th Ok for me

Dave

andybarton · 01/07/07, 07:02 PM

We should meet under the city wall bridge with the clock. The cathedral has too many entrances...

9:30?

Parking is horribly expensive, but the park and ride at the zoo is very good. Easy to find too. The bridge is 30 seconds walk from where the p&r bus drops you off. Can't miss it.

It's at the red blob, btw, on Eastgate Street. The bus drops you off at the end of Frodsham Street.

Chester Map.gif

stunsworth · 01/07/07, 07:09 PM

Location is fine for me. How about 10am?

andybarton · 01/07/07, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stunsworth

Location is fine for me. How about 10am?

OK - lose half an hour of good light

stunsworth · 01/07/07, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andybarton

OK - lose half an hour of good light

You're making an assumption there Andy ;-)

12/21/06, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
elansprint72 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 08/27/05 Location: Utterly, Up North. Posts: 5,781	NW England meeting? It has been suggested that after the "Famous Five go mad in Manchester" we should have a follow-up event early in the New Year in Chester, followed by another in Liverpool in the Spring. Can I have an "in-principle" show of hands? We'll throw up some possible dates soon, it will probably be on a Sunday. Condiments of the season, Pete. __________________ Cheers, Pete. http://www.petetaylor.org Even more new photos uploaded....... 28 August 08.

12/21/06, 10:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rolo Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 06/27/06 Location: Theatre of Dreams, UK Posts: 1,474	Re: NW England meeting? Does this suggestion counter this evenings suggestion to repeat the Famous Five Cake Eaters Meet in Manchester over the holiday break ? Or, is it in addition to that ? Can't make Sunday, New Year's Eve as I'm on wedding duty.

12/22/06, 12:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
elansprint72 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 08/27/05 Location: Utterly, Up North. Posts: 5,781	Re: NW England meeting? In addition........but, but.....which cake-eating suggestion, where? __________________ Cheers, Pete. http://www.petetaylor.org Even more new photos uploaded....... 28 August 08.

12/22/06, 01:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
jmr Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 11/06/04 Location: Tintwistle Posts: 4,791	Re: NW England meeting? Pete, Chester and Liverpool both sound good to me. Andy, sorry to hear about your haul of festive points. __________________ John Reynolds johnreynoldsphotography.com

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DTD Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 10/21/06 Posts: 253	Re: NW England meeting? Should be OK – as ever it depends on shifts. __________________ www.dunni.co.uk

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zanydave Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/09/06 Location: Wirral Posts: 462	Re: NW England meeting? I'm in... Shifts permitting. Dave __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide all evidence that you tried.

01/03/07, 12:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
elansprint72 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 08/27/05 Location: Utterly, Up North. Posts: 5,781	Re: NW England meeting? So... I reckon that's the Secret Seven up for this one; how does Sunday 28th January sound? Meet somewhere in Chester centre say 9:30 to 10:00, shoot some locals, lunch in Albion..... http://http://www.albioninnchester.co.uk/albion.htm Shoot some blurred stuff, go home. Liverpool is proposed as the following venue; any thoughts on where to go next? Please suggest alternative dates if 28th is no good. Cheers, Pete. __________________ Cheers, Pete. http://www.petetaylor.org Even more new photos uploaded....... 28 August 08.

01/03/07, 12:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
stunsworth Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 09/30/02 Location: Manchester Posts: 7,742	Re: NW England meeting? Pete, the 28th is ok by me. Just make sure the meeting place is easy to find - I don't know Chester that well. Perhaps in front of the Cathedral? __________________ Steve Website - www.steveunsworth.co.uk Picture a week - http://www.steveunsworth.co.uk/PAW_blog/?page_id=9

01/05/07, 10:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
elansprint72 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 08/27/05 Location: Utterly, Up North. Posts: 5,781	Re: NW England meeting? I'll be in the Albion tomorrow, I'll check if we need to book a table for Sunday lunch. __________________ Cheers, Pete. http://www.petetaylor.org Even more new photos uploaded....... 28 August 08.

01/06/07, 06:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
andybarton Moderator Join Date: 06/21/06 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 7,551	Re: NW England meeting? 28th OK by me too. __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

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jmr Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 11/06/04 Location: Tintwistle Posts: 4,791	Re: NW England meeting? I'm ok for the 28th too - the Albion seems splendid. __________________ John Reynolds johnreynoldsphotography.com

01/06/07, 06:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
stunsworth Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 09/30/02 Location: Manchester Posts: 7,742	Re: NW England meeting? Even I know where this pub is :-) __________________ Steve Website - www.steveunsworth.co.uk Picture a week - http://www.steveunsworth.co.uk/PAW_blog/?page_id=9

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zanydave Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/09/06 Location: Wirral Posts: 462	Re: NW England meeting? 28th Ok for me Dave __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide all evidence that you tried.

01/07/07, 07:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
andybarton Moderator Join Date: 06/21/06 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 7,551	Re: NW England meeting? We should meet under the city wall bridge with the clock. The cathedral has too many entrances... 9:30? Parking is horribly expensive, but the park and ride at the zoo is very good. Easy to find too. The bridge is 30 seconds walk from where the p&r bus drops you off. Can't miss it. It's at the red blob, btw, on Eastgate Street. The bus drops you off at the end of Frodsham Street. Chester Map.gif __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

01/07/07, 07:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
stunsworth Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 09/30/02 Location: Manchester Posts: 7,742	Re: NW England meeting? Location is fine for me. How about 10am? __________________ Steve Website - www.steveunsworth.co.uk Picture a week - http://www.steveunsworth.co.uk/PAW_blog/?page_id=9